Today we are surrounded by pieces of technology that are supposed to make us feel more connected. Social media, cellphones, stuff like this makes it easier to be in touch with the people who matter, so why do 40 - 50% of people report feeling utterly alone? The culprit is chronic loneliness, and it's something we need to talk about. Chronic loneliness is the pervasive sense of isolation that some people feel even if they are surrounded by people and seem otherwise happy. People with chronic loneliness are desperate for connection, but feel like they seldom, if ever, find it.
